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A pair of men sought in a string of hotel robberies hit the same Jamaica Howard Johnson for the second time in two months.

According to the NYPD, the suspects and another individual entered the 153-95 Rockaway Boulevard hotel around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, April 5, displayed a firearm, removed cash, then fled.

Two of the suspects struck the same Howard Johnson on February 4. They also robbed a Quality Inn in Jamaica on December 29 and a South Ozone Park La Quinta Inn on February 4.

In the first three incidents the suspects fled the scene in a silver Audi.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Video of an April 5 robbery at a Howard Johnson located at 153-95 Rockaway Boulevard. (Courtesy of NYPD)

Two suspects are wanted in a string of Queens hotel robberies, said police. In each incident the suspects displayed a firearm, demanded money, then fled with the cash in a silver Audi.

The first robbery occurred on December 29, at approximately 1:00 p.m. at a Quality Inn located on 138-68 94th Avenue in Jamaica. In addition to cash, the suspects also took an iPad.

About a month later, they struck two more motels. On Monday, February 4, they robbed a Howard Johnson at 153-95 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica around 6:30 p.m. The following day, at about 1:30 a.m., the suspects stole cash from a La Quinta Inn on 111-26 Van Wyck Boulevard in South Ozone Park.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.